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Peter Einhorn

Introduction to Brazilian Guitar

In the first lesson of his new Brazilian genre series, Peter Einhorn will be discussing what you'll cover in this series as well as some basics on the style.

Taught by Peter Einhorn in Brazilian Guitar with Peter Einhorn seriesLength: 4:22Difficulty: 0.0 of 5


Brazilian Essential Discography

Traditional:

Elis Regina "Elis and Tom"
Antonio Carlos Jobim "Wave"
Joao Donato "Danco Samba"
Joao Gilberto "The Legenday Joao Gilberto", "Live in Montreux"
Stan Getz "The Girl from Ipanema"
Sinatra/Jobim "The Complete Reprise Recordings" (compilation)
Sarah Vaughan "Brazilian Romance"
Black Orpheus (Manha De Carnaval). Movie Soundtrack.

Contemporary:

Joao Bosco "Gagabrio", "Ao Vivo " (live)
Dori Cayammi "Kicking Cans"
Toninho Horta - "Aquelas Coisas Todas"



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christianp1825christianp1825 replied on January 15th, 2013

isnt Brazillian style guitar usually played on nylon guitars...?

christianp182519christianp182519 replied on February 27th, 2013

yea it is but i mean you can play whatever he plays on a nylon string guitar.... I am :p

peter.einhornpeter.einhorn replied on December 12th, 2012

Thanks for posting everyone to answer some questions: there is 21 pages of supplemental material that will go up in this lesson set. And play along music. I also supply an "Essential discography" which I don't think is posted yet. They are still putting up the lessons. You can get started-there will be plenty!

greeneyedgypsygreeneyedgypsy replied on December 6th, 2012

I am really excited about this lesson set!

jw56jw56 replied on December 5th, 2012

Peter - I look forward to your lessons- I have always loved this sound - can you also recommend a method book with a CD to supplement your materials and perhaps some recommended listening.

brignardellobrignardello replied on December 3rd, 2012

This is what I like about Jamplay...We don't just get rock or jazz, but we also get Latin, Spanish Flamenco and Brazilean guitar lessons. That really sets Jamplay apart from other sites and competitors

GarrusGarrus replied on December 2nd, 2012

Muito legal! I have been looking forward to a lesson set covering this topic.

Brazilian Guitar with Peter Einhorn

Found in our Beginner Lesson Sets

Learn to play Brazilian style guitar like the Bossa and Samba



Lesson 1

Introduction to Brazilian Guitar

In the first lesson of his new Brazilian genre series, Peter Einhorn will be discussing what you'll cover in this series as well as some basics on the style.

Length: 4:22 Difficulty: 0.0 Members Only
Lesson 2

Basic Rhythmic Technique

Much of the sound and style of Bossa and Samba comes from the picking hand technique utilized. In this lesson, Peter discusses and demonstrates the basic pinch pattern and rhythmic variations you'll be...

Length: 6:06 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
Lesson 3

Major Chords

Now that you've learned some basic rhythms and pinch patterns, Peter discusses the basic major chords that are used in the Brazilian style.

Length: 5:38 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
Lesson 4

Basic Brazilian Clave

Now that you've learned the basic rhythmic pinch and basic chordal movements, it's time to start putting those concepts together. In this lesson, you'll learn the basic Clave rhythms used in the Brazilian...

Length: 7:34 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Lesson 5

Minor and Dominant Chords

Getting back to some more chord work in the series, Peter discusses and demonstrates the minor and dominant chord voicings common to the Bossa and Samba styles.

Length: 13:29 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Lesson 6

Two Bar Clave

In this lesson, Peter discusses the two bar clave that is common to the Brazilian style. You'll put together several patterns before combining it with chord movement.

Length: 6:54 Difficulty: 1.5 FREE
Lesson 7

More Minor Voicings

You've already learned ii - V progressions in major keys. In this lesson, Peter discusses common voicings built from the second and fifth scale degrees of the harmonic minor scale.

Length: 7:38 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Lesson 8

ii7 - V7 - Imaj7 Progression

Early in the series, Peter discussed how the ii7 - V7 - Imaj7 progression is widely used in all forms of jazz music. In this lesson, Peter goes into more depth on this progression. He also discusses how...

Length: 7:43 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Lesson 9

Adding Bass Notes

Now that you're becoming more comfortable with the clave patterns and common chordal movement, it's time to start adding bass notes into the mix. In this lesson, Peter discusses how bass notes are utilized...

Length: 13:38 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Lesson 10

Bossa and Samba Progressions

In this lesson, Peter discusses and demonstrates a progression you might find in a Brazilian Bossa or Samba tune. Additionally, he discusses the use of suspended chords in these progressions.

Length: 7:59 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Lesson 11

Brazilian Standards

In this lesson, Peter Einhorn takes a look at a traditional Brazilian standard. He also covers the lower approach tones common to the style as well as "tonic" diminished chords, aka "common tone embellishing"...

Length: 13:37 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Lesson 12

Samba

To wrap up his Brazilian lesson series, Peter Einhorn provides a performance of a Samba piece. He also discusses common chordal anticipations that occur in Samba tunes.

Length: 9:40 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only

About Peter Einhorn View Full Biography Peter has performed and / or recorded with Joe Lavono, Jimmy Cobb, Steve Swallow, Placido Domingo, John Abercrombie, Steve Kuhn, Eddie Daniels, Roland Hanna, Walter Booker and many others.

Peter has honed his teaching skills from 20 years of service at the National Guitar Workshop, 10 years teaching guitar students and ensembles at Bard College in N.Y., and, to this day, maintains some private students. As a professional jazz & latin musician in New York City and Miami he has played in many top venues. His work at the Metropolitan opera in New York City over a period of three years should be noted. He has written for network television (NBC, ABC)) and for video (History Channel) and has over 25 scores to his credit. Peter has performed and / or recorded with Joe Lavano, Jim Hall, Steve Swallow, Placido Domingo, John Abercrombie, Steve Kuhn, Eddie Daniels, Roland Hanna and many others. Peter is licensed in Instrumental Music, K-12 in New York State. His guitar improvisational instruction books; "Introducing the Dorian Mode" and "Introducing the Mixolydian Mode", are currently available from Alfred Publishing. He lives in Woodstock, NY with his wife and two children.

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